Blow outs

[Crankshaft]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

What was the cost of the Tyrons? Ask OP and never got a reply.

Paper work is in the TT. I am homebound for now due to surgery. Will let you know as soon as I can.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by WindJammer2012

Paper work is in the TT. I am homebound for now due to surgery. Will let you know as soon as I can.

Just a ballpark will do.

[Crankshaft]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Just a ballpark will do.

My DW reminded me that the paper work (purchase aggrement, etc.) is in the house...so much for memory.

We paid $1450 including wheel balancing for four. Probably too much for what they didn't do. But then I put much of the blame on the Chinese tires.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by WindJammer2012

My DW reminded me that the paper work (purchase aggrement, etc.) is in the house...so much for memory.

We paid $1450 including wheel balancing for four. Probably too much for what they didn't do. But then I put much of the blame on the Chinese tires.

I guess it just goes to show us that nothing can be done to prevent a blowout. All we can do is keep them inflated to the correct pressure and avoid road hazards if possible and keep our fingers crossed.

Sorry you had trouble.

[B47]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

I guess it just goes to show us that nothing can be done to prevent a blowout. All we can do is keep them inflated to the correct pressure and avoid road hazards if possible and keep our fingers crossed.

Sorry you had trouble.

I think keeping at the correct speed limit also plays a big factor here.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by B47

I think keeping at the correct speed limit also plays a big factor here.

Good point, I don't worry about that one tho' as I don't pull over 65.

[Crankshaft]

Originally Posted by B47

I think keeping at the correct speed limit also plays a big factor here.

I also believe in watching the speed. This blowout happened at 65 mph at 9 AM just south of Carlsbad, NM in April.

[lbrjet]

I have seen many a hauler well exceeding 65 when the trailer is on it's way to the dealer. So even if you never exceed 65 doesn't mean the tires never have.

[Crankshaft]

Originally Posted by lbrjet

I have seen many a hauler well exceeding 65 when the trailer is on it's way to the dealer. So even if you never exceed 65 doesn't mean the tires never have.

So very true. Delivery from Goshen to Denver adds another 1100 miles plus possible excess speed.

[bakken]

Originally Posted by lbrjet

I have seen many a hauler well exceeding 65 when the trailer is on it's way to the dealer. So even if you never exceed 65 doesn't mean the tires never have.

And what if the tires were underinflated as well?
Our campers may be new when we pick them up, but the tires sure are not.

Not all Chinese tires are garbage, and some tires made in other far east countries are very good, in spite of what some claim.

Our fifth came with Duro tires, made in China, which have a reasonable reputation for holding up. But they were only C-rated tires, when the weight of the camper required D-rated tires to provide the suggested 20% extra load capacity for safety. So we changed them out for new ones.
If not for the load safety factor, I probably would have kept the Duros.

[rwtdct]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

In our case, we had checked tires less than 30 miles back when we stopped for gas. Sometimes, they just let go with no indication of a problem.

X2...........When a tire gets ready to go its going to go. Properly inflated or not. With Tyron system or with out. And no one can predict the damage its going to do, but count on some damage. Save that $1400.00 on damage repairs.

[B and B]

bakken,

What did you replace the tires with? I am running 9100 lbs on the class c's right now myself, thinking of getting class d tires.

Brian

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by B and B

bakken,

What did you replace the tires with? I am running 9100 lbs on the class c's right now myself, thinking of getting class d tires.

Brian

If I recall correctly, bakken switched to Maxxis tires.

[Ronsimmons]

Originally Posted by B and B

bakken,

What did you replace the tires with? I am running 9100 lbs on the class c's right now myself, thinking of getting class d tires.

Brian

If you are running the original tires from Forest River factory ( marathon Goodyear) you are asking for trouble. One blow out has cost me $11000 in repairs. No one wants to take responsibility. Tire made in China not large enough to handle 35 ft fifth wheel. Recommend go to 10 ply top of line Michelin tires. Forest River as well as other manufacturers go the cheap route on tires and leave the customer out to dry.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Ronsimmons

If you are running the original tires from Forest River factory ( marathon Goodyear) you are asking for trouble. One blow out has cost me $11000 in repairs. No one wants to take responsibility. Tire made in China not large enough to handle 35 ft fifth wheel. Recommend go to 10 ply top of line Michelin tires. Forest River as well as other manufacturers go the cheap route on tires and leave the customer out to dry.

Didn't know any FR product came from the factory with GY Marathons.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Didn't know any FR product came from the factory with GY Marathons.

Agreed and while we all have to make our own decisions, I'd be happy to have Goodyear Marathons on my camper over the no-name OEM tires it came with.

On edit: looks like Ronsimmons' Cardinal came with Goodyear Marathons (thread here). I just have to say that I'm surprised to hear these referred to as an inferior tire. They and the Maxxis tires (which I switched to) are generally regarded as a good ST tire.

I did re-read your post and see that you advocate for LT tires. There's certainly a lot to be said for them and it's something that is often brought up here.